School Nurse Salary in Stamford, CT

Job Description Summary:Job Description:**Full Time Float Opportunity, Mon- Fri with one Saturday per month plus healthcare benefits through Cigna**Monday: StamfordTuesday: StamfordWed: DanburyThursday: NorwalkFriday: NorwalkOn a daily basis, provides clinical and technical support for primary care providers. Implements all planned care items using electronic tools to ensure efficient and accurate workflow. Monitors equipment and performs clinical testing according to OSHA and CLIA standards. Liaises with patients, families, specialists, and all members of the health care team. With the primary care nurse and provider, ensures continuity and coordination of care in a patient centered medical home. ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIESApply evidence based guidelines from major regulatory and specialty groups, performs pre-visit preparation for all primary care patients scheduled to be seenIn collaboration with the primary care nurse and provider, "e-huddles" utilizing the Planned Care Dashboard (an electronic tool that summarizing all care that is due for a patient at the time of their visit) to ensure complete and thorough primary care visits.Prepares patients to be seen by provider in the telehealth environment including guiding patients on the use of video telehealth technology.Manages virtual telehealth sessions for multiple providers using Zoom technology including set up of virtual exam rooms, admitting patients, and pre-visit preparation.Supports clinical teams in the collection of paperwork, request of records, scheduling of follow up visits, and other administrative support tasks for clinical teams.Collaborates with providers, clinical and clerical support staff to facilitate appropriate telehealth patient flow.Prepares patients to be seen by provider, using established criteria as appropriately determined by the nature of the visit (i.e., sick, PE, WCC, etc.).Accurately documents chief complaint and results from evidence based screening tests.Accurately performs and documents patient vital signs.Independently and accurately performs appropriate CLIA waived tests, EKG, hearing & vision test.Prioritizes work responsibilities on a daily basis, decreasing waiting time. Collaborates with providers, clinical and clerical support staff to facilitate appropriate patient flow. Effectively works as a member of the health care team assisting other team members as needed, or requested. Appropriately schedules tests and referrals for specialty care in accordance to Provider orders in a timely manner.Maintains a clean, orderly, safe working environment. Oversees maintenance of supplies and documents in medical logs as directed.Setup and stock exam rooms and clean rooms at end of each day worked.Adheres to all infection control standards, follows Universal Precautions and safety policies and procedures of the Agency. Maintains yearly CPR certification as required for all clinical employees.Exhibits excellent customer service skills to external and internal customers at all times with a focus on quality of care and teamwork that focuses on the needs of the department and/or the business in conjunction with the full mission of the Agency.Complies with Agency mandated in-service training workshops (EOC, Working Safely, Abuse, etc.).QUALIFICATIONSRequired Skills and EducationHigh school diploma or equivalencyCompletion of a Medical Assistant course from an accredited/recognized schoolMedical Assistant board certification (AAMA, NHA)/registration (AMT) REQUIREDEKG use, appointment scheduling, word processing and computer skills, and familiarity with medical testing procedures.Sound organizational skills and accuracy at all levels of job.Prior demonstrated excellent communication and customer service skills.Must be team focused and demonstrate leadership qualities.CHC requires as a condition of employment current American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer and AED (CPR/FPR/AED) certification. The only acceptable alternative is current American Heart Association BLS/AED for Healthcare Providers certification. Preferred SkillsBilingualExpert knowledge of the electronic health recordRequired Licenses/CertificationsCPR CertifiedPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENTRequires manual dexterity to perform clinical tasks, moderate physical activity including standing, walking and lifting. Potential exposure to blood borne pathogens and/or bio-hazardous material.ADDITIONAL QUALIFICIATIONSCommunicates clinical/client information to providers accurately. Accurately take messages,and communicates on the telephone.Communicates effectively with other medical assistants, collaborates with medical provider and nursing staff.Access to clients' charts and health care information. Maintains client confidentiality. CONFIDENTIALITY OF INFORMATIONFull access to patients' medical records, accounts, some agency procedural manuals. Confidentiality must be maintained according to CHC policies.Organization Information:Community Health Center, Inc. (CHC) is one of the country's most creative and dynamic providers of primary medical, dental, and behavioral health services, and a leader in practice-based research, health professionals training, and use of innovative technologies to advance health and healthcare. CHC is designated as a federally qualified health center and a patient-centered medical home by HRSA, the Joint Commission, and NCQA, respectively. We deliver more than 500,000 patient visits per year from primary care hubs and community clinics across the state of CT, all connected by technology and common standards for quality. We employ several hundred medical, dental, and behavioral health providers who are engaged in practice, teaching, and research. Our Weitzman Institute is devoted to research and practice transformation and is recognized around the country as one of the premier research institutes focused on improving health care and health outcomes for special and vulnerable populations. In addition, the organization has developed three wholly owned subsidiaries from the original pilot developments within the Weitzman Institute: the National Nurse Practitioner Residency and Fellowship Training Consortium (NNPRFTC), the National Institute for Medical Assistant Advancement and ConferMed.Location:Community Health Center of Stamford - 5th StreetCity:StamfordState:ConnecticutTime Type:Full time

An Infusion Nurse is a licensed clinician who coordinates and provides direct patient care and ensure patient safety with continuity and compliance under a physician's plan of care. Works under the direct supervision of the designated supervisor.Job Description:Initiates, develops and implements nursing plan of treatments; evaluating patient progress towards goals. Organizes and participates in the provision of direct patient care, performs treatments, administers medications, and educates patients and families/caregivers. Modifies plan of treatment in response to changing patient status or physician orders to achieve established or revised patient care goals.Assesses patient needs and physical status at each skilled visit through health data access and patient interview. Re-evaluates patient needs through physical reassessment, response to therapy, and supplemental physician orders. Obtains and clarifies physician orders for plan of treatment revisions, informs physician promptly of significant changes in patient's condition, and provides written summary to physician within supplemental order.Provides effective and safe teaching using patient-centered care approach for patient and family to achieve independence with prescribed therapy and care needs through active participation per plan of treatment goals.Effectively and timely communicates with Clinical team, medical providers, patients and families/caregivers to facilitate continuity of care. Prepares clinical documentation in real-time during visits and submits to the nursing department to comply with established time lines for billing optimization. Completes all documentation legibly, and applies approved abbreviations and documentation error correction practices per policy.Coordinates discharge planning and prepares discharge summaries with patient instructions and thoroughly reports patient care needs, progress and goals when transferring care.Demonstrates compliance with agency operations, policies and procedures, professional standards, local, state, federal regulations/guidelines, and accreditation standards.Responds promptly and appropriately to patient requests. Initiates emergency procedures as necessary.Accepts accountability for own practice through ethical and professional conduct. Follows established programs and practice within policies and procedures reflective of mission, values and objectives.Observes legal and ethical guidelines for safeguarding the confidentiality of patient and proprietary information including adherence to HIPAA regulations.Speaks knowledgeably about scope of services and effectively instructs patients about related financial obligations for care and service charges.Attends and completes required training modules, in-services, and continuing education to maintain competency and professional licensure for demonstrated knowledge regarding the care and management of patients in the home and/or alternate care settings.Participates in multidisciplinary team conferences and provides precepting, training, and mentoring to other nurses for orientation, and onboarding and supervisory activities as assigned.Basic Education and/or ExperienceGraduate of an accredited school of nursing and at least 2 year of experience as a registered nurse or recent graduate with prior experience as an IV Certified LVN/LPN with one year professional nursing experience.Required Active CT Nursing LicenseCurrent CPR certification.Basic QualificationsDemonstrated competency in patient care standards required for safe delivery of services and infusion skill sets applicable to agency programs and service needs. Advanced certification and training as applicable.Required license to operate a motor vehicle in the state of practice with access to a vehicle for business travel with proof of liability insurance.Basic knowledge of computer operating systems and software applications with the ability to apply knowledge in the effective use of nursing technology tools to communicate and document care provided.

Job Description Summary:Job Description:Job Description: Healthy Communities is CHC's Public Health AmeriCorps program designed to create cohesion in vulnerable communities and to promote healthcare and support services through outreach, awareness, linkage to care and support. Healthy Communities also serves to identify the unique and integral needs of our communities and neighborhoods and to establish strategic plans to address them. Service delivery will directly address the public health crisis in vulnerable communities and make healthcare and support services accessible through flexible delivery of services. AmeriCorps members will conduct community outreach, education, patient engagement, and link patients to CHCI care and referrals to community based assistance. Additionally, AmeriCorps members will participate in statewide and local activities which promote awareness of health and health services.This is an AmeriCorps Member role - Retinopathy Outreach Coordinator - that supports the Population Health Department and Clinical Teams in CHC's West Region (Stamford, Norwalk, Danbury, Meriden, Waterbury and Bristol).Terms & Program Benefits:One-year service term from September 3, 2024 thru August 31, 2025Serve a minimum of 32 hours a week for a total of 1700 hours during service year$22,000 stipend over the course of one year, paid bi-weeklyAn education award of $7,395 at the end of successful service term completionThis is not a staff or volunteer position. This is the opportunity for you if you:Possess a positive attitude • Enjoy working with peopleAre extremely organized and pay great attention to detailHave a strong interest in vision and diabetes careThrive in a fast paced environmentCan take initiative and work independently as well as part of a teamAs a Retinopathy Outreach Coordinator for the Community Health Center, Inc., you will:Conduct monthly patient health education workshops; monitor the completion of pre-post surveys by workshop participants; and complete data entry for workshops and surveys.Track and document all completed patient engagement activities in patient's electronic health record.Serve as "Super User" on retinopathy cameras to be teach and monitor organization site users.Coordinate with Business Intelligence (BI) to identify patients diagnosed with diabetes who have not had a retinopathy screening.Schedule patients for retinopathy screening and potentially other appointment to aid in diabetic care.Conduct introduction, retinopathy screening and patient education for high risk patients at inperson appointments.Provide outreach and care coordination to patients to aid in elimination of barriers to retinopathy screening.Document screening results as well as complete referrals and telephone encounters (TE) as required to facilitate appropriate follow up when indicated.Provide support in acquiring documentation of outside exams to comply with PCMH+ goals.Coordinate with Population Health Program Manager and Retinopathy Manager to identify other high need areas that may be screened during patient visits and/or phone calls.Coordinate with Population Health Program Manager and Retinopathy Manager to create opportunities for additional engagement with high risk patients.Promote outreach and engagement with high risk populations at sites within region to include the creation of promotional content for screenings as well as patient education materials/pamphlets.Participate in outreach and engagement activities, community events and find methods of promoting care and services to patients who need it.Serve with Quality Management (QM) team to identify areas of weakness and assist in the design of a process for routine retinopathy screening for patients who need it.Participate in Population Health meetings, Clinical Team and Nurse Manager meetings as directed by supervisor.Participate in Performance Improvement Committee Meetings and assist in monitoring follow up on action items retinopathy screenings and diabetes.Qualifications:High school or equivalent requiredProficiency in Microsoft office and internet-related applicationsExcellent time management and organizational skillsExcellent oral and written skillsDemonstrated ability to problem solve and remain calm during a crisisSuccessful clearance of all required criminal history checks (NSCHC)Able to travel between CHC sites and in statePreferred:Associate's degree in public health, social sciences related fieldExperience in patient care and engagementExperience and/or understanding of data analysisOrganization Information:Community Health Center, Inc. (CHC), with offices in Connecticut, Colorado and California, is one of the country's most creative and dynamic providers of primary medical, dental, and behavioral health services, and a leader in practice-based research, health professionals training, and use of innovative technologies to advance health and healthcare. CHC is designated as a federally qualified health center and a patient-centered medical home by HRSA, the Joint Commission, and NCQA, respectively. We deliver more than 600,000 patient visits per year from primary care hubs and community clinics across the state of CT, all connected by technology and common standards for quality. We employ several hundred medical, dental, and behavioral health providers who are engaged in practice, teaching, and research. Our Weitzman Institute is devoted to research and practice transformation and is recognized around the country as one of the premier research institutes focused on improving health care and health outcomes for special and vulnerable populations. In addition, the organization has developed three wholly owned subsidiaries from the original pilot developments within the Weitzman Institute: the National Nurse Practitioner Residency and Fellowship Training Consortium (NNPRFTC), the National Institute for Medical Assistant Advancement (NIMAA), and ConferMed.Location:Community Health Center of Stamford - 5th StreetCity:StamfordState:ConnecticutTime Type:Part time

Job Description Summary:Job Description:Job Description: Healthy Communities is CHC's Public Health AmeriCorps program designed to create cohesion in vulnerable communities and to promote healthcare and support services through outreach, awareness, linkage to care and support. Healthy Communities also serves to identify the unique and integral needs of our communities and neighborhoods and to establish strategic plans to address them. Service delivery will directly address the public health crisis in vulnerable communities and make healthcare and support services accessible through flexible delivery of services. AmeriCorps members will conduct community outreach, education, patient engagement, and link patients to CHCI care and referrals to community based assistance. Additionally, AmeriCorps members will participate in statewide and local activities which promote awareness of health and health services.This is an AmeriCorps Member role - Community Health Information Specialist - that supports Behavioral Health Department at the Stamford and Norwalk site.Terms & Program Benefits:One-year service term from September 3, 2024 thru August 31, 2025Serve a minimum of 32 hours a week for a total of 1700 hours during service year$22,000 stipend over the course of one year, paid bi-weeklyAn education award of $7,395 at the end of successful service term completionThis is not a staff or volunteer position. This is the opportunity for you if you:Are highly outgoing, friendly, enthusiastic, and creativeEnjoy working with others and public speakingAre extremely organized and pay great attention to detailHave a strong interest in BIPOC health care issuesThrive in a fast paced environmentCan take initiative and work independently as well as part of a teamAs a Community Health Information Specialist for the Community Health Center, Inc., you will:Conduct monthly patient health education workshops; monitor the completion of pre-post surveys by workshop participants; and complete data entry for workshops and surveys.Track and document all completed patient engagement activities in patient's electronic health record.Provide care coordination to patients who are having access challenges that cannot be resolved by other team members.Assist patients with completing their Recovery In Action (RIA) plans.Coordinate enhanced health promotion and education program for mind, body, and food connection with Fairgate farms in Stamford to extend to other farms/community partners such as in Norwalk.Assist with establishment of mental well being programming that targets the CHCI patients and under-resourced community members by creating patient friendly teaching curriculum/pamphlets, marketing, recruitment tools and materials about the mind, body, and food connections.Promote and recruit participants for patient information sessions, education sessions and activities as well as coordinate facilitation of these events.Create a comprehensive resource guide on how to find healthy and affordable foods in lower Fairfield County area.Build community partnerships with local community gardens, farms, and organizations to promote and create awareness of mind, body, and food connection.Facilitate a community and/or patient focus group related to BH care for the BIPOC population for which the findings with assistance from the Chief Psychiatry Officer to the psychiatry team.Develop statewide community resource list for behavioral health patients that provides enhanced resources and referral organizations that can address identified patient's social determinants of health (SDOH).Create user friendly content for patients and community partners/organizations (ie, hospitals, churches, community centers) on how to access behavioral health services at CHC.Conduct community partner presentations to promote CHC mental health and substance use disorder services and treatments.Develop community partnerships to educate local communities on awareness of mental illness in the black community and collaborate with them on events to host.Establish a process for conducting community awareness and facilitation of trainings for Stamford/Norwalk adolescents to be trained in basics of NAMI, QPR or other programs that provide knowledge of recognizing a mental health challenge and ways to seek out assistance (referrals/treatment).Participate in quality improvement strategies to identify gaps in care for BH patients and new workflows to improve the completion of needed services (e.g. referrals and assessments).Participate in and develop presentations for team meetings to provide updates on engagement strategies and success of events, activities and workshops.Qualifications:High school or equivalent requiredProficiency in Microsoft office and internet-related applicationsExcellent time management and organizational skillsExcellent oral and written skillsDemonstrated ability to problem solve and remain calm during a crisisSuccessful clearance of all required criminal history checks (NSCHC)Able to travel between CHC sites and in statePreferred:Associate's degree in public health, social work related fieldExperience in health careCulturally humble and willing to work with the BIPOC populationExperience in project management or curriculum creationOrganization Information:Community Health Center, Inc. (CHC), with offices in Connecticut, Colorado and California, is one of the country's most creative and dynamic providers of primary medical, dental, and behavioral health services, and a leader in practice-based research, health professionals training, and use of innovative technologies to advance health and healthcare. CHC is designated as a federally qualified health center and a patient-centered medical home by HRSA, the Joint Commission, and NCQA, respectively. We deliver more than 600,000 patient visits per year from primary care hubs and community clinics across the state of CT, all connected by technology and common standards for quality. We employ several hundred medical, dental, and behavioral health providers who are engaged in practice, teaching, and research. Our Weitzman Institute is devoted to research and practice transformation and is recognized around the country as one of the premier research institutes focused on improving health care and health outcomes for special and vulnerable populations. In addition, the organization has developed three wholly owned subsidiaries from the original pilot developments within the Weitzman Institute: the National Nurse Practitioner Residency and Fellowship Training Consortium (NNPRFTC), the National Institute for Medical Assistant Advancement (NIMAA), and ConferMed.Location:Community Health Center of Stamford - 5th StreetCity:StamfordState:ConnecticutTime Type:Part time

Job Description Summary:Job Description:As a Primary Care Provider for Community Health Center, you will:Provide a full scope of medical services largely geared to underserved populationsReceive strong clinical support services and work in an innovative practice environment utilizing Advanced Access schedulingBe part of a multi-disciplinary practice that offers a blend of individual and population based carePhysician Qualifications:MD/DO from approved medical/osteopathy school and graduation from accredited residency program in family practiceMust be board-certified within 24 months of commencing employment at CHC and hold license or be eligible for license in State of CTBi-lingual skills English/Spanish preferredOrganization Information:Community Health Center, Inc. (CHC), with offices in Connecticut, Colorado and California, is one of the country's most creative and dynamic providers of primary medical, dental, and behavioral health services, and a leader in practice-based research, health professionals training, and use of innovative technologies to advance health and healthcare. CHC is designated as a federally qualified health center and a patient-centered medical home by HRSA, the Joint Commission, and NCQA, respectively. We deliver more than 600,000 patient visits per year from primary care hubs and community clinics across the state of CT, all connected by technology and common standards for quality. We employ several hundred medical, dental, and behavioral health providers who are engaged in practice, teaching, and research. Our Weitzman Institute is devoted to research and practice transformation and is recognized around the country as one of the premier research institutes focused on improving health care and health outcomes for special and vulnerable populations. In addition, the organization has developed three wholly owned subsidiaries from the original pilot developments within the Weitzman Institute: the National Nurse Practitioner Residency and Fellowship Training Consortium (NNPRFTC), the National Institute for Medical Assistant Advancement (NIMAA), and ConferMed.Location:Community Health Center of Stamford - 5th StreetCity:StamfordState:ConnecticutTime Type:Full time

Job Description Summary:Job Description:The SBHC Licensed Behavioral Health Clinician is a licensed independent provider who performs diagnostic psychosocial evaluations, develops care plan with clients and their families, offers individual, family, or group therapy as appropriate, collaborated with psychiatric and/or medical providers who are part of the client's care team, and documents all clinical interventions in accordance with CHC policy, Joint Commission standards, and state regulatory expectations. The position is primarily focused on direct client care but may include supervision of unlicensed staff and/or students.This School Based Behavioral Health Clinician is a full time salaried position, that follows a school based calendar, mirroring the school schedule, of 195 days per year. ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIESCLINICALCompletes initial behavioral health evaluations; individual, group and family psychotherapy with children and/or adults in an outpatient clinic.Practices as part of an interdisciplinary, inter-professional team, accepting "warm hand offs" from primary care providers and other members of the health care team as well as reaching in to the patient population to identify patients potentially in need of behavioral health services as flagged by the BH clinical dashboard.Consults with providers within and outside the agency regarding the treatment plan and progress of the patients.Coordinates as needed with psychiatric consultants for diagnostic and consultative needs; refers as necessary for medication management.Attends clinical Team Meetings as assigned and Component MeetingsOpportunity to clinically supervise unlicensed Behavioral Health staff as assignedMeets productivity standards as outlined annually during employees performance appraisal review with a focus on quality clinical care.Encourages clients to express their feelings and discuss what is happening in their lives, helping them to develop insight into themselves or their relationships.Perform crisis interventions with clients.Assess for immediate safety concerns, including: high risk patients/clients who may be at risk for homicide, suicide and domestic violence.Guide clients in the development of skills or strategies for dealing with identified goals.Develop and implement treatment plans based on clinical experience and knowledge according to state regulatory and joint commission standards.Evaluate the effectiveness of ongoing treatment on clients' progress in resolving identified problems and moving towards defined objectives.Modify treatment activities or approaches, as needed, to comply with changes in clients' status.Discuss with individual patients their plans for life after leaving therapy.Work with and Support family members to assist them in understanding, dealing with, or supporting clients or patients.Maintain awareness within discipline about new developments in the fieldGather information about community mental health needs or resources that could be used in conjunction with therapy.Requires ability to work independently, demonstrate flexibility around day to day schedule and clinical expectations.ADMINISTRATIVECompletes all documentation required by state regulations, Joint Commission standards, and CHC Behavioral Health department by laws in a timely manner, included by not limited to intake,, progress notes, treatment plan documentation, and discharge.Completes and locks all treatment notes no later than the end of the next business day.Completes reports as required for outside agencies such as DCF, Family Relations, probation, and others with appropriate releases signed by clients.Participates as a member of agency wide committees as assigned.QUALIFICATIONSPh.D. /Psy.D, LCSW, LPC or LMFT degreeLicensed in the State of Connecticut.Minimum of one year of experience with outpatients including experience with children and/or adults.Strong clinical skill set with knowledge and experience with evidence-based practicesReliable access to an automobile or reliable access to transportation to outside agency consults, meetings and home visits.Written and oral bilingual fluency in language spoken by patient population (for example, bilingual Spanish) preferred.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENTCombination of sustained periods of sitting at keyboard, walking and stair climbingMinimal lifting and carrying activitiesAvailable to participatae in varied school/community events to promote school-based servicesCOMMUNICATION SKILLS:Excellent oral and written communication skills are required. This position must interface with patients, family members, community agencies, school administration, school staff and other providers within the organization.CONFIDENTIALITY OF INFORMATION:Behavioral Health information is kept in strict confidence. Confidentiality of patient and business information is a requirement. Full access to patient medical records and encounter data. Confidentiality must be maintained according to CHC policies.Responsibility for client data entryAccess to medical system information.Confidential patient correspondence.Organization Information:The Moses/Weitzman Health System is a global leader addressing challenges faced by organizations caring for the poor and diverse populations, and is home to programs focusing on education, research, and process improvement support for safety net providers. The system delivers primary care to more than 150,000 patients in Connecticut, and extends access to specialty care for more than 2.5 million individuals across the U.S. It is a national accrediting body for organizations training advanced practice providers, and offers accredited education and training for Medical Assistants in multiple states. As an incubator for new ideas in areas including social justice, the environment, and social determinants of health, the MWHS is addressing challenges faced by providers caring for underserved communities, creating innovative and impactful initiatives led by nationally and internationally recognized experts. As it forges pathways into the future of primary care, the MWHS honors Lillian Reba Moses (1924-2012), a granddaughter of slaves, and Gerard (Gerry) Weitzman (1938-1999), whose ancestors escaped pogroms in Eastern Europe. Their vision and commitment to justice and equity in healthcare is the foundation upon which the Moses/Weitzman Health System was built.Location:Strawberry Hill ElementaryCity:StamfordState:ConnecticutTime Type:Full time

Job Description Summary:Job Description:The Behavioral Health Clinician - Licensed SBHC is an licensed independent Behavioral Health provider who supports students and their families as a CHC employee in a school based clinic and performs diagnostic psychosocial evaluations, develops care plan with clients and their families, offers individual, family, or group therapy as appropriate, and collaborates with psychiatric and/or medical providers who are part of the client's care team. The clinician will document all clinical interventions in accordance with CHC policy, Joint Commission standards, and state regulatory expectations. The position is primarily focused on direct client care but may include supervision of unlicensed staff and/or students.This School Based Health Clinician is a full time salaried position that follows a school based calendar, mirroring the school schedule of 195 days per year. ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIESCLINICALCompletes initial behavioral health evaluations; individual, group and family psychotherapy with children and/or adults in an outpatient clinic.Will be expected to run at least five (5) groups for each week of direct clinical work.Practices as part of an interdisciplinary, inter-professional team, accepting "warm hand offs" from primary care providers and other members of the health care team, as well as reaching in to the patient population to identify patients potentially in need of Behavioral Health services as flagged by the BH clinical dashboard.Consults with providers within and outside the agency regarding the treatment plan and progress of the patients.Coordinates as needed with psychiatric consultants for diagnostic and consultative needs; refers as necessary for medication management.Attends clinical Team Meetings and Component Meetings as assigned.Meets productivity standards as outlined annually during employees performance appraisal review with a focus on quality clinical care.Encourages clients to express their feelings and discuss what is happening in their lives, helping them to develop insight into themselves or their relationships.Perform crisis interventions with clients.Assess for immediate safety concerns, including: high risk patients/clients who may be at risk for homicide, suicide and domestic violence.Guide clients in the development of skills or strategies for dealing with identified goals.Develop and implement treatment plans based on clinical experience and knowledge according to state regulatory and joint commission standards.Evaluate the effectiveness of ongoing treatment on clients' progress in resolving identified problems and moving towards defined objectives.Modify treatment activities or approaches, as needed, to comply with changes in clients' status.Discuss with individual patients their plans for life after leaving therapy.Work with and Support family members to assist them in understanding, dealing with, or supporting clients or patients.Maintain awareness within discipline about new developments in the fieldGather information about community mental health needs or resources that could be used in conjunction with therapy.Licensed clinicians may supervise student interns or other staff working toward obtaining licensure. Unlicensed clinicians are actively working towards obtaining licensure.ADMINISTRATIVECompletes all documentation required by state regulations, Joint Commission standards, and CHC Behavioral Health department by laws in a timely manner, included by not limited to intake, prior authorization request, progress notes, treatment plan documentation, and discharge.Completes and locks all treatment notes no later than the end of the next business day.Completes reports as required for outside agencies such as DCF, Family Relations, probation, and others with appropriate releases signed by clients.Participates as a member of agency wide committees as assigned.QUALIFICATIONSLicensure / Certification / Registration: LCSW, LMFT, LPC, or Licensed as Clinical Psychologist in State of CT. preferred, or may be license eligible with required current Associate license (MLSW, PC-A, MFT-A) with ability to obtain full clinical licensure within 3 years of hire. Professional clinical licensure (LCSW, LPC, LMFT) preferred.Minimum of two years of experience with outpatients including experience with children and/or adults.Theoretical orientation consistent with brief, problem-focused therapyReliable access to an automobile or reliable access to transportation to outside agency consults, meetings and home visits.Written and oral bilingual fluency in language spoken by patient population (for example, English/Spanish) preferred.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENTCombination of sustained periods of sitting at keyboard, walking and stair climbingMinimal lifting and carrying activitiesCOMMUNICATION SKILLS:Excellent oral and written communication skills are required. This position must interface with patients, family members, community agencies and other providers within the organization.CONFIDENTIALITY OF INFORMATION:Behavioral Health information is kept in strict confidence. Confidentiality of patient and business information is a requirement. Full access to patient medical records and encounter data. Confidentiality must be maintained according to CHC policies.Responsibility for client data entryAccess to medical system information.Confidential patient correspondence.Organization Information:The Moses/Weitzman Health System is a global leader addressing challenges faced by organizations caring for the poor and diverse populations, and is home to programs focusing on education, research, and process improvement support for safety net providers. The system delivers primary care to more than 150,000 patients in Connecticut, and extends access to specialty care for more than 2.5 million individuals across the U.S. It is a national accrediting body for organizations training advanced practice providers, and offers accredited education and training for Medical Assistants in multiple states. As an incubator for new ideas in areas including social justice, the environment, and social determinants of health, the MWHS is addressing challenges faced by providers caring for underserved communities, creating innovative and impactful initiatives led by nationally and internationally recognized experts. As it forges pathways into the future of primary care, the MWHS honors Lillian Reba Moses (1924-2012), a granddaughter of slaves, and Gerard (Gerry) Weitzman (1938-1999), whose ancestors escaped pogroms in Eastern Europe. Their vision and commitment to justice and equity in healthcare is the foundation upon which the Moses/Weitzman Health System was built.Location:Newfield Elementary SchoolCity:StamfordState:ConnecticutTime Type:Full time